PepsiCo, Inc.

PepsiCo targets net-zero emissions by 2050 under SBTi-validated 1.5°C pathways with a 75% absolute cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, set against an industry benchmark where Scope 3 value-chain sources exceed 90% of totals as seen in its own 49.53 million tCO2eq footprint. Regenerative agriculture programs scaling across 650,000 acres of potato, corn, oat, and rice farmland—via partnerships with Yara, Cargill, Soil Capital, and others deploying precision fertilizers, cover cropping, and alternate wetting-drying—will deliver 190,000 mtCO2e annual insetting reductions while lifting yields 10-15% and cutting synthetic inputs up to 30%. Supported by a $1 billion green bond and $155 million project investments, these actions generate $60 million in combined returns over five years through lower input costs, stable pricing, and avoided carbon levies. Carbon insetting thereby converts sustainability from a cost center into a direct revenue stream and economic catalyst, delivering $20 million yearly savings on potato acres alone, cumulative $375 million historical efficiencies, and AA ESG ratings that strengthen investor confidence while mitigating up to $4.4 billion in potential 2030 regulatory exposure.